‘Colon-aid’ the Yeovil District Bowel Cancer Support Group
Guest Speaker
The Guest Speaker slot was filled by Rowland who showed a short demonstration video of the first live transmission of a screening colonoscopy performed with the invendoscopyTM System that was presented at an Endoscopy Live Symposium in Berlin, Germany on the 4th May, 2007. This is a new sedationless colonoscopy technique using a powered endoscope where there is no relative motion between the endoscope and colon wall achieved by means of an inverted sleeve technology. The endoscope is a single use disposable unit so there is no risk of potential cross-infection. Information leaflets on the system were passed to members who wanted them.
At present the equipment is not available for sale and is not FDA approved so it is only available for clinical investigation use and exhibition purposes.
During discussion members agreed that the real issue with colonoscopies is the bowel preparation phase and those with stomas had experienced many “spills” when draining full bags!
Refreshment Break
It was now time to celebrate our first anniversary meeting and enjoy the birthday cakes provided by Maureen and Patricia and also Humphrey’s home made flapjacks. With candles lit Maureen and Patricia cut their cakes that were then enjoyed by everyone judging by the contented expressions shown on the photographs taken during the break. (It wasn’t until the meeting had concluded that we realized we had not sung “Happy Birthday”. I guess we were all engrossed in eating and “idle chit chat” (Apologies for the Battle of Britain dialogue!)
Open Forum
The Open Forum part of our meeting was replaced by an extended refreshment break so that members could enjoy our birthday celebrations.
The Guest Speaker slot was filled by Rowland who showed a short demonstration video of the first live transmission of a screening colonoscopy performed with the invendoscopyTM System that was presented at an Endoscopy Live Symposium in Berlin, Germany on the 4th May, 2007. This is a new sedationless colonoscopy technique using a powered endoscope where there is no relative motion between the endoscope and colon wall achieved by means of an inverted sleeve technology. The endoscope is a single use disposable unit so there is no risk of potential cross-
During discussion members agreed that the real issue with colonoscopies is the bowel preparation phase and those with stomas had experienced many “spills” when draining full bags!
Refreshment Break
It was now time to celebrate our first anniversary meeting and enjoy the birthday cakes provided by Maureen and Patricia and also Humphrey’s home made flapjacks. With candles lit Maureen and Patricia cut their cakes that were then enjoyed by everyone judging by the contented expressions shown on the photographs taken during the break. (It wasn’t until the meeting had concluded that we realized we had not sung “Happy Birthday”. I guess we were all engrossed in eating and “idle chit chat” (Apologies for the Battle of Britain dialogue!)
Open Forum
The Open Forum part of our meeting was replaced by an extended refreshment break so that members could enjoy our birthday celebrations.
Any Other Business
Confirmation of Chair & Webmaster
Keith raised the question of whether Rowland was prepared to carry on as Chair for the coming year. Rowland confirmed he would was happy to carry on unless anyone one else wished to take on the role. The group expressed their thanks to Rowland for his efforts over the past year. It was proposed and unanimously agreed that he continued in his role of Chair and Webmaster. Rowland was pleased to accept and thanked all group members for their attendance and contributions over the past year.
Group Expenses
Jim raised the question of group member’s expenses such as those incurred by Rowland for printer ink, paper, etc and was concerned that members should not be ‘out of pocket’ when providing services. Rowland advised that the proceeds of our impromptu raffles had been used to partially offset member’s expenses or donated to St Margaret’s. Following discussion the meeting agreed to formally adopt the policy of using the proceeds of our impromptu raffles to offset member’s expenses for group services.
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Confirmation of Chair & Webmaster
Keith raised the question of whether Rowland was prepared to carry on as Chair for the coming year. Rowland confirmed he would was happy to carry on unless anyone one else wished to take on the role. The group expressed their thanks to Rowland for his efforts over the past year. It was proposed and unanimously agreed that he continued in his role of Chair and Webmaster. Rowland was pleased to accept and thanked all group members for their attendance and contributions over the past year.
Group Expenses
Jim raised the question of group member’s expenses such as those incurred by Rowland for printer ink, paper, etc and was concerned that members should not be ‘out of pocket’ when providing services. Rowland advised that the proceeds of our impromptu raffles had been used to partially offset member’s expenses or donated to St Margaret’s. Following discussion the meeting agreed to formally adopt the policy of using the proceeds of our impromptu raffles to offset member’s expenses for group services.
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